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Optional Tours in Yunnan

Yunnan is a very beautiful place full of surprises. There are plenty of nice views to go besides the listed above. If you want to stay for a few more days in Yunnan, here are some optional programs:

Another full day tour in Lijiang

Places you may choose to go to:

Hutiao gorge in Yunnan

Hutiao Gorge( Tiger Leaping Gorge )

* Tiger Leaping Gorge: 81 km north of Lijiang County, between peaks of over 3,000 meters above the Jinsha River (upper course of Yangtze River), the legend goes that tigers often leap to the other side of the river by a huge rock lying in the middle of the river at the entrance of the Gorge, hence the name, this 17-kilometer-long Gorge is honored as the deepest and one of the most marvelous gorges on the earth.

* First Bend of the Yangtze River: formed by the Yangtze River rushing down from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with a sharp turn of 45 degrees at Shigu (Stone Drum) Town before the river continues running on to northeast.

local people in Shigu Town

Old man in Shigu Town

* Shigu (Stone Drum) Town: standing on a green hill, overlooking the First Bend of the Yangtze River with terraced rice fields on the mountains, the town has witnessed many historical events as it has been a natural ferry and a fortress to be seized by the strategists since ancient times. Its sites of interests include Iron Chain Bridge and Opera Platform built in Qing Dynasty, Stone Drum Pavilion and so on.

 

A full day free time on your own arrangement

For individual travelers, we sometimes leave half day or one day free time on your own arrangement if you like. You may have more time to see the local people's life.

China Odyssey Tours provide "private tours" in Yunnan and other cities all over China. We will design your trip according to your needs and budget. During the tour, you will have a knowledgeable local guide, a licensed driver and a comfortable vehicle at your service.

Booking Notes

  • Visitors wishing to visit Yunnan during China's Golden Week Holidays (the first week of May and October) need to book accommodation in advance. Prices for hotel rooms will rise.
  • Heavy snow in winter sometimes makes the route visiting Zhongdian infeasible, as mountain roads might be closed due to safety concerns.


China Odyssey customers the Ken family from USA. met their travel consultant Laeticia at China Odyssey office in Guilin

After receiving your inquiry, we will work out an ideal tour itinerary and price with full understanding of your requirements (we might have more questions). When it finally meets your satisfaction, it's time for you to book your Yunnan tour or China tour with us.

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